Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWarehouse, broch and outworks 100m N of, Ulbster
Iron Age · Broch and outworks 100m n of, ulbster

Warehouse, broch and outworks 100m N of, Ulbster

Scotland
HES SM664
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch and outworks 100m n of, ulbster
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Warehouse is a broch and outworks located 100 metres north of Ulbster in Caithness, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age, likely constructed between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD. The site comprises a substantial circular stone tower typical of the broch architectural form, along with associated defensive outworks surrounding the main structure. Brochs of this period represent the most sophisticated stone-built fortifications in prehistoric Britain, featuring hollow-walled construction and internal cellular chambers designed for both domestic occupation and defensive purposes. The outworks at Warehouse would have functioned to control access to the broch and provide additional layered defence, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the far north of Scotland.

Warehouse, broch and outworks 100m N of, Ulbster is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM664. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Warehouse, broch and outworks 100m N of, Ulbster?

Warehouse is a broch and outworks located 100 metres north of Ulbster in Caithness, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age, likely constructed between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM664.

What period does Warehouse, broch and outworks 100m N of, Ulbster date from?

Warehouse, broch and outworks 100m N of, Ulbster dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch and outworks 100m n of, ulbster. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Warehouse, broch and outworks 100m N of, Ulbster?

Warehouse, broch and outworks 100m N of, Ulbster is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM664.

What other scheduled monuments are near Warehouse, broch and outworks 100m N of, Ulbster?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn Hanach,chambered cairn S side of Warehouse Hill (0.7 km), Broughwhin, cairn and stone row 190m NW of Groat's Loch (0.9 km), Groat's Loch, cairn 225m WSW of (0.9 km).

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